PSG got their sweet revenge against Bayern Munich in the first leg quarterfinal that was played at Allianz Arena in Munich.

The French giants locked horns with the German heavyweights in a thrilling encounter that attracted not only the bragging rights on the line but a statement of intent. Going into the match, PSG had lost to the Bavarians in last year’s Uefa Champions League final thanks to a solitary goal by Kingsley Coman.

Perhaps it was time to make amends and cause an upset that was never foreseeable. Bayern missed the services of the talisman Robert Lewandowski and had to expect goals from the other pockets of the pitch. But after the final game, though defeated but not outplayed; Hansi Flick must have been proud of his team.

Kylian Mbappe struck twice, in the second minute and the 67^th minute making a grand announcement of a mega season. Marquinos also scored making the overall out of reach for the host whose goals were scored by Thomas Muller and Chuopo-Moting, former PSG man.

For PSG, there are indications of making the revenge wholesome at Parc Des Princes. But fir Bayern Munich, there is a lot to play for away from home when the team heads to France on April 13, on Tuesday.

The winner of this match may produce a bonafide strong contender for the UCL trophy. Manchester City will be heading to Signal Iduna Park in Germany hoping to extend a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea, having secured 2-0 win over Porto in Seville can be said to be one foot into the semis pending proper second leg performance because everything is possible in football.

Meanwhile, Liverpool could have set up a goodbye with 3-1 loss to Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu. Vinicius Jr made a meal of the Reds defence smashing two goals in the game. It was Asensio’s goal that cancelled Mo Salah’s consolation. The Los Blancos will be hoping to avoid any repeat of Liverpool’s comeback against Barcelona in the 4-0 thrashing in the past two seasons.